overlooked

[ oh-ver-lookt ]

adjective

1. not noticed, or not considered, used, etc.:

   This collection of songs includes some long overlooked material by the artist.

2. indulgently or generously excused or disregarded, as faults or misbehavior:

   We share love in a million different ways—a kind word or friendly smile here, an overlooked offense or an act of service there.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of overlook ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·o·ver·looked adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of overlooked¹

overlook ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Just last year, “Anatomy of a Fall” earned nominations for best picture and original screenplay after being overlooked by France.

From Los Angeles Times

Moreover, some subtle lesions of the knee joint may easily be overlooked by radiologists with insufficient experience.

From Science Daily

And, she adds, with the contributions to society made by international students often overlooked, while their post-graduate employment options dry up, there’s growing resentment.

From BBC

He not only failed to transmit his ideas but the players were visibly sad, unhappy or overlooked.

From BBC

“The story as a whole, it’s all about getting everybody together and also to find those individuals who might be overlooked.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• forgotten
• neglected
• unnoticed